Snowshoeing Tips/Tricks?
The girlfriend and I have been wanting to go snowshoeing for a while now since we love hiking in the summer and figure this could be a perfect winter substitute. With all the snow that has hit the mountains in the past week, I'm hoping we can get away this weekend to try it out. However, I've been snowshoeing once when I was in scouts and she has never been, so we are most definitely amateurs and have no idea where to start. I'm hoping CP has some people who have tried out snowshoeing that could share some tips/tricks with us to make it an enjoyable experience.
Best place to rent/buy snowshoes?
Best snowshoeing spots for beginners - preferably no farther than the Kananaskis area?
Safety gear to consider?
Websites/methods to track avalanche risks?
Other tips/tricks?
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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